Jacket is ... Jacket: types, schemes, description and recommendations

As you know, fashion does not stand still - designers and fashion designers are constantly making corrections to it. And fashionable women, following these or those tendencies, periodically replenish their wardrobe with novelties. Among the things that have undergone a special transformation in recent years, it is necessary to highlight the jacket. It is essentially the same jacket, only in its female variation. Let's consider more in detail what the jacket is, what are its styles and combinations with other elements of clothing.

History of occurrence

There are several versions of the origin of jackets. The first of them says that during the Middle Ages Jacquete was popular, in translation into Russian meaning "jacket". It was a suit for going out into the light or walking along the street. Supporters of the second version claim that the name of the jacket was derived from the traditional name Jacques, which was widespread among French peasants. And the latter always had comfortable short jackets in their wardrobe. But they almost had no similarity with modern women's jackets.

It is also known the fact that in the 19th century a famous tailor decided to please the Princess of Wales with a new outfit. It was a suit that resembled modern jackets. The tailor managed to divide the traditional dress into two parts: the top was a corsage (it was based on a man's jacket), and the bottom was a magnificent double skirt. It was the corsage that changed over time and turned into what we today call a jacket. Women immediately fell in love with him and began to put on top of blouses, sweaters, etc.

Modern jackets

To date, a jacket is a kind of shortened outerwear, which is traditionally sewn from woolen fabrics, knitwear, etc. The sleeves of the jacket can be of different length depending on the style. In its appearance, the described element of the wardrobe is similar to a coat, only of a shorter length. It is double-breasted and single-breasted, with a zipper, buttons, with a collar of different kinds or without a collar at all.

So, the most famous, without a collar, a jacket is a tweed version from Coco Chanel, equipped with braid. Now it is fashionable to wear with other things of business style. In modern fashion, the variety of styles and types of jackets is so great that absolutely any woman or girl can choose the right one. And the jackets look actual both in the office and in the evening dress.

Eternal classic

The main features of the classic jacket include a fitted silhouette with a single buckle - a button. However, now fashion designers are experimenting with classical variants and are bringing something new to the traditional style. Thus, the shape and width of the lapels, pockets (their number and shapes), decorate. As for the youth styles, there is a tendency to move away from the trim to the side of free cut. In other words, a bet is placed on maximum comfort, so that such jackets for women do not constrain movement. Their advantages are that you can safely combine both with strict pants or skirt, and with jeans.

Blazers and boleros

Such a model as a blazer does not oblige its holder to wear it only to work in an office or a conference. Initially, designers created a blazer for various types of recreation: cruises by sea, river, walks in the park, etc. Many call it a club jacket and therefore add to the style of large buttons, sometimes even epaulettes, emblems, epaulettes. Often you can find an unusual style with decorative seams stitched with bright threads to create a contrast.

The kind of jackets called bolero close to the blazer. The difference is only in length, and most of the boleros are sewn with long sleeves. With what to wear a jacket, if it is shortened? Fashion women choose this option for an evening dress, because with it you can hide your bare shoulders and at the same time not hide the beauty of the image. Also bolero looks great in street style. But practicality in everyday life from bolero little: there are no fasteners, pockets, and the length is too small.

Cardigans

Cardigan is a jacket made of knitwear. As a matter of fact it is a knitted element of clothes with fasteners-buttons. Like many other styles of jackets, cardigans were invented in England. Initially, they were created for men, and later migrated to the female fashion.

Recently, the cardigan is becoming more popular, like all knitted products. It is especially fashionable to wear things that are hand-tied. So, a knitted jacket with a description can be found in any Internet portal where the secrets of knitting with crochet and crochet are placed.

Safari

This species in its colors and cuts refers to the military style of the military. There is a straight style, there is a belt that is tied at the waist. In addition, a military-style decor is added, for example, shoulder straps, epaulettes, etc. It is generally accepted that designers created safaris for servicemen who have long been in the service in hot countries. In particular, British officers put on khaki jackets. Modern women's safaris are similar to the originals in that they are made from natural fabrics: cotton, linen.

Jackets with their own hands

At home, it will not be a problem how to tie a jacket (for example, a cardigan), and sew it yourself. The case for the presence of a sewing machine. It is only necessary to choose which style the jacket will be, schematics and description will also be easy to find, then buy everything you need for sewing. However, it is better to experiment with lightweight fabrics and cheaper ones to gain experience first. And then take on serious styles, including classic models. The most important plus in this situation is the uniqueness of the style, because for yourself you can sew a non-standard jacket that you will not meet in the market or in the store. In addition, he will clearly sit on the figure, because to try on it in the manufacturing process can be an infinite number of times.

With what to combine?

Fashion experts recommend jackets up to the waist to combine with lush skirts or loose trousers narrowed to the bottom. Splashed models are better to combine with narrow skirts, for example, a skirt pencil, as well as with tight trousers. Separately there are jackets made of leather in the youth-sports style. They can be worn with jeans and a simple top.